【First in Japan】AI Avatars Introduced for Municipal Counters and Tourist Information, "Uchi no AI Avatar" Begins Pilot Experiment with Nagatoro Town's "Toronyan" in Saitama Prefecture 【JetB Inc.】

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main purpose of the pilot experiment launched in Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture?

A: The main purpose is to introduce AI counter services and tourist information using a 3D AI avatar of the town's mascot, Toronyan, to address inquiries and improve visitor services.

Q: Which company is responsible for the implementation of the "Uchi no AI Avatar" service in Nagatoro Town?

A: JetB Inc., with headquarters located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, is the company responsible for developing and implementing this innovative AI avatar service.

Q: When did the pilot experiment involving the "Uchi no AI Avatar" service officially commence in Nagatoro Town?

A: The pilot experiment for AI counter services utilizing "Uchi no AI Avatar" officially commenced on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Nagatoro Town.

Q: What makes this specific AI avatar initiative noteworthy for a municipal government's general reception counter?

A: This initiative marks the first public case nationwide in Japan of combining a municipality's official mascot character's 3D avatar with generative AI for resident services.

Q: How many languages will the AI avatar, featuring Toronyan, be capable of supporting for information dissemination?

A: The AI avatar is designed to provide a wide range of information, covering administrative procedures and tourist details, in a total of 15 different languages.